In 2004-05 Daigneault (DAYN-yoh) played in 11 games for the Portland Pirates, the Capitals’ former AHL affiliate, posting a 3-2-1 record and a 2.91 goals-against average. He also played 21 games for the Capitals’ ECHL affiliate, South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL), where he posted an 11-6-1 record with a 3.02 GAA and one shutout.

The Capitals play their third preseason game against Buffalo on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at MCI Center. The game will be broadcast live on WashingtonCaps.com.

The team will kick off the 2005-06 season by opening Oct. 5 at MCI Center, facing the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 p.m.